do you have the thermostatically controlled version? and if yes, w/out a power hook up, how does it "re-ignite" on it's own? or does the output just drop way low when the trailer is warmer than the set temperature? . . . or does the thermostatically controlled version need power?

thanks, markr

Yes, I have the thermostatic one (it is actually less expensive than the hi-lo version I previously had in my LY moho). It has a pilot light, so there is no electricity whatsoever involved.

As for the installation, the PO of my AS had had a catalytic heater installed. All I did was remove it and put the blueflame in the same location.

It is necessary to have a propane line brought to the place you want to install the heater. To do this safely (and without compromising your insurance), have it done by a licensed gas technician. The job is not very difficult - it just requires splicing a tee into the existing gas line (remember that they use flared fittings) and running it to a shut-off valve and then to the propane connection at the bottom of the heater.

After the Halloween kids have gone to bed, I'll snap a picture of mine and post it.

Does anyone use a 1k generator connected directly to the battery to charge rather than using the converter? I know you can not run other 110 things this way but can you charge your battery more quickly. When boondocking I hate to hear any generator run even my own.

Do you have the version that allows you to run both gas and propane or the version that eliminates the ability to run on gas? AND are you happy w/ the version you have?
Thanks, Markr

We have the gas/propane option and I'm very happy with it. That said, I did have to adjust settings between the two versions to run the A/C on our old A/S. I have settled on settings now and don't change them. I never use gas anymore. We use quick disconnects to hook up the generator to the inactive propane tank.

Does anyone use a 1k generator connected directly to the battery to charge rather than using the converter? I know you can not run other 110 things this way but can you charge your battery more quickly. When boondocking I hate to hear any generator run even my own.

I have a 1 KW Honda. The direct charge is only about 8 amps and is unregulated, that is it is a poor charger.

It is much better to use the built in converter/charger with power supplied by the Honda. It will charge at a considerably faster rate.

It is much more advantageous to hook up the trailer's electrical cable to the generator and let the trailer converter/charger charge the batteries. You can use a 30AMP/15 amp adapter

This summer I stayed in Pilot Flying J RV parking more than once. Each time I ran my generator all night as it was humid and rainy. A few times I walked into the store section to return noting how I could barely hear the generator until almost standing at the trailer.